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Clarkson Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Clarkson Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the town of Clarkson, Nebraska, with a student population of 108. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is mixed, with above-average English Language Arts scores but below-average Mathematics scores compared to the state.

Clarkson Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 95.37% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the more diverse nearby schools like Schuyler Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 41.67%, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population compared to the state average.

While Clarkson Elementary School's English Language Arts scores are slightly above the state average, with 58% of 4th graders and 53% of 6th graders proficient or better, its Mathematics scores are a concern, with only 42% of 4th graders proficient or better, significantly lower than the state average of 58%. This disparity suggests an area for improvement at the school. Overall, Clarkson Elementary School appears to be focused on providing a personalized learning environment, but its academic outcomes indicate room for growth, particularly in Mathematics.

106

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,910

Per pupil spending ?

33%

Free/discounted lunch ?

649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629-0140

(402) 892-3477

District: Clarkson Public Schools

Students who attend Clarkson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2013 → 39th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (65% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg68%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Clarkson Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	43.8	279 of 459	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	68.9	127 of 457	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	30.9	333 of 442	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.9	270 of 452	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.7	190 of 450	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.6	210 of 459	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	36.4	336 of 480	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.7	333 of 488	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.3	364 of 483	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	55.3	223 of 485	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.0	294 of 480	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.2	233 of 473	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	174 of 502	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.8	210 of 471	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.6	60 of 478	87.4%	★★★★☆
2007	46.1	277 of 430	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	66.5	132 of 418	68.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	28.0	297 of 385	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	57.3	149 of 388	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	15.5	345 of 368	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	25.8	322 of 391	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)23rd percentile-16 vs school

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Schools Near Clarkson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)					NSCAS Mathematics (2025)					NSCAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clarkson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	649 Cherry St	Clarkson	68629	Colfax County	Clarkson Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 892-3477	106	11	9.9	33.0%	97 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)					65.3								$24,910	$2,054	$19,054
Leigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 487-3301	201	13	15.1	21.9%	186 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	52.3	150^th of 294 public elementary schools	49.0%					(n/a)	60.0		77.3		71.3	63.3				63.2			$18,719	$828	$14,159
Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Ash Street	Dodge	68633	Dodge County	Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 693-2207	127	10	12.4	29.9%	108 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		70.4			75.7					84.3			$21,791	$514	$16,545
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's	Public	PK, KG-7	1098 Road J	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-3700	31	4	7.2	35.5%	14 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)								(n/a)													$19,141	$963	$16,326
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 Fir St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 439-2639	195	20	9.7	40.0%	161 (82.6%)	3 (1.5%)	16 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	75.6	68^th of 294 public elementary schools	76.9%		58.9	208^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.4%	140	80.0		69.2		72.2	76.0				55.7			$19,482	$1,013	$17,273
Schuyler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2404 Denver	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-9940	715	53	13.4	51.7%	42 (5.9%)	26 (3.6%)	637 (89.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	40.7	199^th of 294 public elementary schools	32.3%		36.3	304^th of 428 public elementary schools	29.0%	105	49.3	39.3	45.5		45.1	76.4	59.0	80.8		72.0	89.9	89.9	$15,989	$1,495	$12,729
Shell Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	16786 280th St	Columbus	68601	Platte County	Lakeview Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 564-8008	373	27	13.5	26.5%	284 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	54.6	143^rd of 294 public elementary schools	51.4%		69.9	128^th of 428 public elementary schools	70.1%	15	58.1	79.3	58.2	64.0	65.2	60.5	77.4	67.3	64.0	67.7	89.1	89.1	$14,247	$1,072	$11,675
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 E 8th St	Madison	68748	Madison County	Madison Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 454-2656	248	20	12.2	61.3%	60 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	168 (67.7%)	16 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)					45.2			37.0		37.0			$17,791	$3,075	$12,842
Humphrey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	405 South 7th Street	Humphrey	68642	Platte County	Humphrey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 923-1230	177	14	12.5	1.7%	169 (95.5%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				66.7	66.3					45.0			$21,373	$1,137	$17,818

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkson Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Clarkson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clarkson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Clarkson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 106 students attended Clarkson Elementary School.

What district is Clarkson Elementary School in?

Clarkson Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Clarkson Elementary School?

Students at Clarkson Elementary School are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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